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YT08 HLY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,412 mi
Last recorded21,412 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 21,412 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 21,336 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect wrong bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 15,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 21,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,320 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,719 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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YT08 HLY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT08 HLY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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